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Corkhill Family History

Corkhill Name Meaning

Manx; shortened form of the Gaelic name Mac Thorcaill ‘son of Thorkell’ (see Tuttle ). Compare Scottish McCorquodale .

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Corkill, Coghill, Parkhill, Rockhill, Corthell, Cohill, Cockrill

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Where is the Corkhill family from?

You can see how Corkhill families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Corkhill family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Corkhill families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1840 there were 3 Corkhill families living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Corkhill's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Corkhill families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Corkhill surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Corkhill ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Corkhill. 31% of Corkhill men worked as a Laborer and 34% of Corkhill women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Corkhill were Clerk and Housekeeper. .

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    31%
  • Salesman
    31%
  • Carpenter
    24%
  • Clerk
    16%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    34%
  • Housework
    23%
  • Stenographer
    23%
  • Housekeeper
    23%
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Census Records

There are 7,000 census records available for the last name Corkhill. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Corkhill census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger Lists

There are 2,000 immigration records available for the last name Corkhill. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 837 military records available for the last name Corkhill. For the veterans among your Corkhill ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Corkhill lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Corkhill life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1956, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Corkhill in 1956 was 52, and 71 in 2004.

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